Isn't it amazing how many newsletters we have received these days? Some apparently were just sent out to be sent out before May 25 because after May 25 it would have been illegal as it would be breaking the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that comes into effect in Europe today on May 25, 2018 and could end up with very high fines...

I was surprised myself how many companies still have my email address and name stored! And how dilettantish most of the mails were. In some cases I had to actively send them an email to ask to unsubscribe from a newsletter or to delete my data. From what I have researched in the net, and thanks to Mailchimp's support (my newsletter service provider), it is the other way round. Someone has to actively opt in to receive your newsletter, even though they have subscribed themselves earlier. If someone does not reply to your new request, although she or he has subscribed to your newsletter before, you should not continue sending her or him anything by law from tomorrow onwards. Maintaining silence is not accepted as consent.

That's why I sent to all my 'subscribers' - yes, I admit, in the past I have added each inquirers' and guests' email address I could get to my mailing list (with and without explicit consent) - an "We would love to stay in touch with you" email yesterday, which said:

We would love to stay in touch with you! And we hope you like that too. Don’t let us get separated by the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), that comes into effect May 25, 2018 in Europe. To help us comply with GDPR consent requirements, we need your confirmation that you like to continue receiving content - newsletters with special offers and travel info for Calabria, Italy - from us

— from our almost illegal newsletter

Don't let us get separated by a new privacy regulation

Yes, it is true: I hope that you like to stay in touch with us! And that "If YES, we need your explicit OK!"

There was a super big green button for those opting in. - But I am fair and added also a big red button to opt out and say CIAO!

Our door is always open for you and when you change your mind and want to sign up again to receive emails from us, you will find a link. See below at the very buttom or on the right blog roll, or just click here :-)

Also, we even now have a privacy policy on our website! Here you can read what kind of data we are collecting from you (or rather not) and what we are doing with them (or rather not). And this, I did today. I am quite proud of myself how Palazzo Pizzo now complies with GDPR totally (I hope) and on time!

I have to thank all the handymen and workers in my house who made it impossible to leave the house the last two days... haha, without them I wouldn't have made it and still hyperact dilettantishly today on May 25, 2018.

And if there are any complaints (or suggestions) regarding GDPR or your processed private data please contact me or comment below. And if you do not like your comment in the future, let us know, we are happy to delete it as I have deleted manually all unsubscribed email addresses from the unsubscriber list on Mailchimp.

Especially, I would like to thank all the very friendly subscribers who took their time to re-subscribe again! We are looking forward writing to you again soon!

Palazzo Pizzo

Live like an Italian and stay at one of our three newly renovated mediterranean style apartments: Palazzo Pizzo Residence, Dependence delle Grazie and Studio Bellavista.

They are spread across two houses in the centro storico of Pizzo Calabro (VV) in the South of Italy - between Amalfi and Sicily - with stunning sea and sunset views, just a few meters from the lively main square with a good choice of bars, shops and restaurants.

Welcome

In 2006, I started blogging about renovating and decorating "Palazzo Pizzo". Today, it's about random observations on live in Italy and other things on my mind while being busy to ensure that our guest have a unique holiday experience in Pizzo. Welcome!

Monday is market day in Vibo Marina. It is lovely to stroll through the alleys around the old church ⛪ near the porto and have a chocolate cornettò with cappuccino for breakfast at Emporio Marago #marketday #localmarket #nofilter #veggies #locallygrown #kilometrozero #mediteraneandiet #buylocal #calabria #km0 #estate #colori